What oil to use - Bora 4motion

[djorkboy]

I want to do an oil change on my Bora, I have been worried about the noisy lifters on cold starts and my oil looks quite thin and dark so I think it's definitely time.

What is the best oil to use? I am assuming fully synthetic is best?

Also are there any special tools needed to do an oil change on a Bora v6?

[Dyldo]

Easy one matey - Castrol Edge Sport 5w30

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...ers-38881.html

[balkanac]

i put the same oil in my R32 and the car loves it! it runs much smoother now

[djorkboy]

So what do I need to do an oil change on a Bora 4motion? I am used to Jeeps and my stupid Holden ute that require nothing more than a socket set and a standard old oil filter clamp thingy.

[Dyldo]

for an oil change you'll need:-
Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > Maintenance > Engine > Oil Drain Plug > ES#5386 Magnetic Drain Plug With 10 Copper Washers - Priced Each - ECSD001-10CW
Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > Maintenance > Engine > Oil Filter > ES#1733 Oil Filter, Pack Of 5 - Stock Up & SAVE! - 071115562.5
Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > Tools > Maintenance Tools > ES#240945 Oil Filter Socket 3/8" Drive 36mm, 6PT Socket - OC-03

might as well change this with the bonnet up:
Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > Maintenance > Engine > ES#697 Air Filter - C37153
Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > Climate Control > Filters > ES#1928401 Cabin Filter / Fresh Air Filter (Charcoal Lined) - 1J0819644A

have a think about changing:-
fuel filter
spark plugs
MAF
haldex oil
suspension bushings

[djorkboy]

wow, thanks for the info, that is great.

Is there anywhere local to get that stuff or is it better and cheaper from ECS? From my recent experiences with VW dealers I'm guessing they charge ten times what all that stuff costs?

[Dyldo]

On the ECS site under the price written in green is a note whether or not the item is in stock. Try and find items in stock if you can, because ECS do ship very quickly if it is in stock.

Needless to say mate, even with shipping we have an awesome USD rate and its WAY cheaper than buying it here.

[djorkboy]

Ordered those 5 items, they were all listed as in stock, $165 including delivery.

Next up will be Haldex filter, fluid, drain plug, washer and Haldex filter tool, $161 delivered.

I like ECS

[djorkboy]

Ordered the parts from ECS at 10pm, 9 hours later at 7am got an email to say they parts had shipped. Nice

[governor22]

I was in a servo tonight and needed some more oil; then i found this thread !

btw djork, don't know if these will help, but found some youtube vids on it:
oil change - YouTube
DIY - How To Change Your Oil - YouTube
2003 VW Jetta Oil Change.wmv - YouTube
(think the third one might be more helpful, but let me know)